Just Hold On

"Just Hold On" is a song by American DJ Steve Aoki and English singer and songwriter Louis Tomlinson, released as the latter's debut single on December 10, 2016, by Ultra Music. It was written by Tomlinson, Aoki, Eric Rosse, Sasha Sloan and Sir Nolan and produced by Aoki, Sir Nolan and Jay Pryor.[4] Aoki and Tomlinson performed the song for the first time on the series finale of The X Factor (UK).[5]

For the Drake song, see Hold On We're Going Home.
"Just Hold On"
Single by Steve Aoki and Louis Tomlinson
from the album Neon Future III and Walls
ReleasedDecember 10, 2016 (2016-12-10)[1]
Recorded2016
Genre
Length3:18
LabelUltra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Steve Aoki singles chronology
"Supernova (Interstellar)"
(2016)		 "Just Hold On"
(2016)		 "Alive"
(2017)
Louis Tomlinson singles chronology
"Just Hold On"
(2016)		 "Back to You"
(2017)
Music video
"Just Hold On" on YouTube

The song debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, and number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Aoki's highest-charting song in both countries. The song's music video was released on March 8, 2017. The song reached number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales.[6] The song is included as a bonus track on the Japanese version of Tomlinson's debut album Walls.[7]

Background and release

"Just Hold On" is the first solo music project by Tomlinson after One Direction began their first official break in December 2015.[2] A preview of the song was released on December 9.[8]

Tomlinson's debut performance of "Just Hold On" on The X Factor (UK) came just days after it was announced that his mother, Johannah Deakin, died at the age of 42 after a battle with leukemia. The song was made available on the iTunes Store and streaming services on December 10, 2016.[9]

Composition

"Just Hold On" is written in the key of B major with a tempo of 115 beats per minute in common time. The verses follow a chord progression of G♯5–E5–B5–F♯5, and Tomlinson's vocals span from F♯3 to B4.[10]

Critical reception

In the website Idolator, Christina Lee wrote the song is an "uplifting EDM fare that comes standard with summer music festivals, though also a brand new direction for Louis after five One Direction albums."[11] Time called it an "undeniably catchy track, a surprisingly gentle mix of Aoki’s EDM backing and Tomlinson’s melodic boy band vocals". Music website DirectLyrics stated: "Although Steve Aoki's electro-house beat flows well with the uplifting message of the song, I hope Louis releases an acoustic version of "Just Hold On" in the future". Express also called the track "fittingly uplifting". We Got This Covered described Aoki's production, stating: "Aoki layers in mid tempo four on the floor rhythms, injecting a tropical vibe moving into the chorus with exotic melodies and undeniable groove; it looks like Aoki is hoping to get in on the EDM-pop crossover trend...of 2016. Thankfully, he doesn’t go the future bass route, opting instead to craft a tropical pop production elevated by Louis Tomlinson’s smooth vocal approach. “Just Hold On” is definitely catchy enough to get some heavy radio play, and Tomlinson's presence on the song may just be enough to score Steve Aoki a full-fledged pop hit."[12]

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[44] Platinum 70,000
Belgium (BEA)[45] Gold 15,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[46] Platinum 80,000
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[47] Gold 45,000
France (SNEP)[48] Gold 66,666
Italy (FIMI)[49] Platinum 50,000
Poland (ZPAV)[50] Gold 10,000
Sweden (GLF)[51] Platinum 40,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[52] Gold 15,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[53] Platinum 600,000
United States (RIAA)[54] Gold 500,000

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result
2017 Teen Choice Awards[55] Choice Best Collaboration Just Hold On Won
Choice Electronic/Dance Song Nominated
Choice Male Hottie Nominated

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